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MUR Shipping BV -v- RTI Ltd

In a notable case involving the interpretation of force majeure clauses, MUR and RTI entered a contract for monthly shipments of bauxite from Guinea to Ukraine, with payments in US dollars. Following the imposition of US sanctions on RTI's majority owner, United Company Rusal Plc, MUR invoked force majeure, citing the inability to receive dollar payments. RTI’s offer to pay in Euros was refused by MUR, leading to a legal dispute.

The Meaning of Tomlin Orders

A ‘Tomlin Order’ is a type of Court order used to conclude civil proceedings when the parties have reached a settlement. 

THE ELECTRONIC TRADE DOCUMENTS ACT 2023 – THE ISSUE OF RELIABILITY?

On 20 September 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act came into force. 

The Visa Rules Creating Headaches for the Offshore Industry

In April 2023, the UK government implemented two significant changes to immigration rules that have caused major disruption for the offshore industry. These changes affect visa requirements for offshore workers and make it more difficult for companies to bring in skilled specialists.

Multimodal 2024

We are delighted to announce that Myton Law will be returning to exhibit at Multimodal.

Fundamental Dishonesty - A Recent case

A common occurrence in Personal Injury claims are Claimants exaggerating the nature and extent of their injuries in order to maximise the damages that they may receive. 

Newcomer Injunctions

The acknowledgment of the court's jurisdiction to issue injunctions against non-parties will be particularly significant in commercial litigation, where third parties often play a crucial role in disputes. 

Mediate or else!

It had been said in the past that it was a party’s constitutional right to be heard at trial to resolve a dispute.

John Habergham Contributes Article to The Exporter Magazine

John Habergham recently contributed an article to The Exporter magazine on the subject of The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and its implications for exporters.

MYTON LAW TO SPONSOR WORKBOAT ASSOCIATION AGM

Myton Law is sponsoring the Workboat Association’s 2023 Annual General Meeting on November 20 and 21.  

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